Though a microSD card can be played on many MP3 players and mobile phones, SanDisk took the opportunity to announce a new music player specifically for the slotMusic format. The Sansa slotMusic player will soon be available in stores including Best Buy and Wal-Mart for US$19.99.

SanDisk is also offering the player in artist branded models including one for Robin Thicke and ABBA. These branded players will come pre-loaded with a 1GB slotMusic card containing an album, album art, liner notes and a host of other artist related content. They will also carry the higher price of US$34.99.

Okay, I’ve got to be the first one to say it. Is there really that big of a demand for ABBA that SanDisk had to offer a slotMusic player branded for them? Hey, this is no knock on ABBA. I just don’t think that it’s safe to assume that a bunch of people are now ABBA fans just because of the recent Mamma Mia movie.